My wife filed a false 498A case against me and my parents. What are our legal options?

Under Section 498A IPC, cruelty by husband or relatives is punishable, but misuse has been recognized by the Supreme Court in cases like Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, which mandates that arrest should not be automatic and prior verification is required. You can seek anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC before the Sessions or High Court. You can also file for quashing of the FIR before the High Court under Section 482 CrPC if the allegations are frivolous. The SC has also recommended a Family Welfare Committee to examine complaints before arrest.